10-18-1977 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
October 18, 1977
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held
on October 18, 1977, at 7:30 p.m., at the Village Hall, with the following
Council members present:
Mayor Joseph P. Farina
Donald W. McIntosh
W. Alfred Davis
Mrs. Elspeth Jensen
Absent: Ralph E. Bowen
Mr. 0. Sam Ackley, Village Manager, and Mr. William F. Fann, Jr.,
Village Attorney, were also present.
The meeting was opened with an invocation given by Rev. Clifford
Horvath of the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Minutes of the meeting of September 22, 1977, were approved as written
by motion made by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. McIntosh and carried.
RATIFICATION OF FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES CONTRACT.
Mr. Richard Gross, Village labor negotiator, reviewed a list of
typographical errors and omissions found in the proposed contract by the Union's
attorneys, that were felt necessary to clarify some of the wording. Mr. McIntosh
moved that the inserts as presented by Mr. Gross, on which he concurs, be incor-
porated in the contract between the Village and the F.P.E. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Davis and passed unanimously.
Mr. McIntosh moved that the contract be ratified by Council in accord-
ance with the previous additions and corrections and further, that the Council put
the Federation of Public Employees on notice that it is the Council's intention
that we will instruct our negotiator to seek changes to, or deletion of, the
following contract items, during negotiation for next year's contract:
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(1) ARTICLE I - automatic recognition of MEBA as a successor
to FPE;
(2) ARTICLE XII, Section B - lay-offs solely on the basis of
seniority;
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ARTICLE XVI - thirty (30) day notice to the Federation and
affected employees for lay-offs resulting from subcontracting;
(4) ARTICLE XVIII, Section 2 - maximum hours of compensable sick
leave;
ARTICLE XX - Holiday overtime pay.
ARTICLE XXIII - mechaniCs tool allowance;
ARTICLES CH -III and V -III - accumulation of vacation;
ARTICLE CH -IV, Section 2 - Snack Shack discount.
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The motion was seconded -by Mr. Davis and passed. unanimously.
PLANNING_BOARD MINUTES.
No action was required on the minutes of the meeting of September
13, 1977.
At the Board meeting of October 13, 1977, which minutes the Council had
not yet received, approval was given to the Presbyterian Church to paint a
Christmas mural on the north wall of the annex located across from the church on
Park Drive. The Council accepted Board approval without further action.
The Planning Board also approved plans for an adddition to the Baptist Church,
on which the Council took no action.
In regard to the new signs for Tropical Chevrolet, 8880 Biscayne
Boulevard, after some discussion Mr. Jensen moved that this item be postponed
until the next meeting of November 1st and that the people living in the nearby
apartments be notified. The motion was seconded by Mr. McIntosh and carried.
GOLF CAR SYSTEMS.
The proposed amendment to the Golf Car agreement had not been received.
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POLICE PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE.
Comparison of.proposals not received.
PERSONNEL APPEALS BOARD.
Mr. McIntosh moved to table any appointments until there is a full
Council present. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis and carried unanimously.
COMPLIMENTARY & HONORARY COUNTRY CLUB MEMBERSHIPS, with free use
of golf cars.
Mayor Farina turned the chair over to Councilman McIntosh and moved
that Resolution No. 619 be amended to eliminate golf car privileges as specifically
noted in Paragraph one and of any other reference therein. The motion was
seconded by Mrs. Jensen. Mayor Farina stated that his reason for this is because
we are embarking on a new service of golf cars and it is a business venture and
should be deemed as such. The roll call voted was as follows:
Mrs. Jensen Yes
Mayor Farina Yes
Mr. Davis No
Mr. McIntosh Yes
The motion passed 3/1, with Mr. Davis dissenting and Mr. Bowen absent.
N. E. 91st STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
The Village Manager reviewed the estimate prepared by Mr. Boliek for
the cost of paving 91st Street from Biscayne Boulevard to N. E. 8th Avenue,
2,000 sq. yd. of asphalt at $1.19 yd. The alley east of the Boulevard between
N. E. 91st and 92nd Streets, was estimated at 1,000 sq. yd. of asphalt at $1.10 per
yd. After discussion, Mr. McIntosh moved that $2,380.00 be taken out of the
paving budget to pave NE 91st Street, letting the alley wait until the alley
programs are done. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis and carried unanimously.
Mr. Ackley reported that we are going ahead with this project; that all materials
have been contracted for, and a letter has been sent to the residents on 91st
Street notifying them of this drainage project.
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First reading - ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING COMMERCIAL TENANT
SOCIAL MEMBERS AT THE MIAMI SHORES COUNTRY CLUB.
An ordinance prepared by the Village Attorney establishing a commercial
tenant social: membership at the Country Club was read. Mr. McIntosh moved
that the first reading adoption be approved. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Jensen and passed unanimously.
BANK RESOLUTIONS FOR SIGNATURE OF THE NEW VILLAGE MANAGER.
The following bank resolutions were approved for the signatures of
Mayor Farina and Village Manager Ackley, by motion made by Mrs. Jensen, seconded
by Mr. Davis and carried:
Res. #642-77 FIRST STATE BANK OF MIAMI
Res. #643-77 PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK OF MIAMI SHORES
Res. #644-77 CHASE FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION
Res. #645-77 GREATER MIAMI FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION
Res. #646-77 FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION
Mr. McIntosh moved that since the Village Manager and Mayor are the
signatories on various banking institutions for moneys invested by the Village,
that they should have authority as to the placing of the moneys in those banks.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen. On voting it was passed 3/1 with Mrs.
Jensen dissenting.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.
Upon motion made by Mr. Davis and seconded by Mr. McIntosh, the current
bills were approved.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT.
(a) Drawings for golf car sheds completed, with the Village as
contractor; project has been started and should be completed
within 10 to 15 working days. Mr. Bradford is in charge of the
project.
(b) A total of 16 INVITATIONAL GOLF MEMBERSHIPS have been approved.
(c) Reported on accident with ladder truck.
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(d) Approved emergency purchase of greens mower.
(e) Met with Water & Sewer Authority regarding cutting of N. E.
2nd. Avenue and testing for leaks which has set them behind
schedule.. Paving may have to be postponed.
(f) Met with President of Tennis Club regarding. memberships and
request for tennis courts reconstruction in time for December
tournament.
Authorization was given the Manager to go ahead with the golf course
shed by motion made by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mrs. Jensen, with the cost not to
exceed $15,000.00. Mr. Ackley reported that the money is in 102 account G-11, $10,000
& 106, B-15, $3,000.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Tennis court reconstruction is to be taken up upon receipt of a Complete
report.
Mr. Norkum, Club Manager, reported on processing the INVITATIONAL GOLF
MEMBERSHIPS, the first monthly cocktail party to welcome new members will be held
on November 12th.
Mr. Ackley brought up certain bills received from Mr. Claussen on
recent construction projects he supervised for the Village. Mr. Davis moved
that a work shop meeting be called for 6:45 p.m., prior to the November 1st
meeting, to discuss this item. The motion was seconded by Mr. McIntosh and
passed unanimously.
Mrs. Jensen reported on the insurance consortium.
Mr. Davis asked about the bus that is parked on the Baptist Church
lot on N. E. 96th Street.
Mayor Farina called attention to the new Circuit Court Judge Frank
Gordon ,and the very successful golf tournament sponsored by the Chamber of
Commerce.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Village Clerk